In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Paul Archer. Based right here in Melbourne, Paul is a beloved meditation and yoga teacher, and trainer of teachers. With a focus on yin and restorative yoga, he imparts his wisdom through his teachings at the Australian Yoga Academy and at his own studio, Yogacita, in Carnegie Melbourne. He is the proud author of the award-winning book, "The Esoteric Science of Restorative Yoga."We were excited to catch up with Paul, and learn about his rich and varied life experiences, including how his mother lived in a community in Northern California based around the philosophies of Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, or how his parents enrolled him into the Dublin School of Philosophy and Economic science at the age of 3!Paul has an upcoming restorative yoga teacher training - find the link below!LinksYogacita: http://www.yogaciita.com.au/The Esoteric Science of Restorative Yoga: https://www.amazon.com.au/Esoteric-Science-Restorative-Yoga-Consciousness/dp/B09X1FXV72Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paularcher_yoga/ Restorative yoga teacher training: https://momence.com/Paul-Archer/25-Hr-Restorative-Yoga-Teacher-Training/87171995

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Paul Archer. Based right here in Melbourne, Paul is a beloved meditation and yoga teacher, and trainer of teachers. With a focus on yin and restorative yoga, he imparts his wisdom through his teachings at the Australian Yoga Academy and at his own studio, Yogacita, in Carnegie Melbourne. He is the proud author of the award-winning book, "The Esoteric Science of Restorative Yoga." We were excited to catch up with Paul, and learn about his rich and varied life experiences, including how his mother lived in a community in Northern California based around the philosophies of Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, or how his parents enrolled him into the Dublin School of Philosophy and Economic science at the age of 3! Paul has an upcoming restorative yoga teacher training - find the link below! Links Yogacita: <a href="http://www.yogaciita.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.yogaciita.com.au/</a> The Esoteric Science of Restorative Yoga: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Esoteric-Science-Restorative-Yoga-Consciousness/dp/B09X1FXV72" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com.au/Esoteric-Science-Restorative-Yoga-Consciousness/dp/B09X1FXV72</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paularcher_yoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paularcher_yoga/</a> Restorative yoga teacher training: <a href="https://momence.com/Paul-Archer/25-Hr-Restorative-Yoga-Teacher-Training/87171995" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://momence.com/Paul-Archer/25-Hr-Restorative-Yoga-Teacher-Training/87171995</a>

Paul Archer - The Power of Silence

Our guest this episode is May Yuen, the founder of Rooftop Yoga in Brisbane.May was born in Hong Kong and came to Australia in 2012 to study Media and Communication at QUT.This time away from her family really highlighted the importance of community connection for May, and as she shares in the episode she also had to spend a lot of time living apart from her fiancé for visa reasons.  This is how she discovered yoga - as a way of supporting her own mental health during this lonely time, which then led to her training as a teacher to help others.May was inspired to start Brisbane rooftop yoga looking back into Hong Kong history, where back in the 50s and 60s Kung Fu masters started teaching their students on the rooftops of urban apartment buildings to cultivate individual wellbeing and community connection, and as a chance to experience nature while living in the city.We also talk about the logistics of setting a program like this up, as well as the benefits that May has noticed so far.Links:Amazing Aerial Intro Pass: https://gardenofyoga.com.au/pass-purchase/amazing-aerial-introMay's website: www.brisbanerooftopyoga.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brisbanerooftopyogaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brisbanerooftopyoga/

Our guest this episode is May Yuen, the founder of Rooftop Yoga in Brisbane. May was born in Hong Kong and came to Australia in 2012 to study Media and Communication at QUT. This time away from her family really highlighted the importance of community connection for May, and as she shares in the episode she also had to spend a lot of time living apart from her fiancé for visa reasons. This is how she discovered yoga - as a way of supporting her own mental health during this lonely time, which then led to her training as a teacher to help others. May was inspired to start Brisbane rooftop yoga looking back into Hong Kong history, where back in the 50s and 60s Kung Fu masters started teaching their students on the rooftops of urban apartment buildings to cultivate individual wellbeing and community connection, and as a chance to experience nature while living in the city. We also talk about the logistics of setting a program like this up, as well as the benefits that May has noticed so far. Links: Amazing Aerial Intro Pass: <a href="https://gardenofyoga.com.au/pass-purchase/amazing-aerial-intro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gardenofyoga.com.au/pass-purchase/amazing-aerial-intro</a> May's website: <a href="http://www.brisbanerooftopyoga.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brisbanerooftopyoga.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brisbanerooftopyoga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/brisbanerooftopyoga</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brisbanerooftopyoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brisbanerooftopyoga/</a>

May Yuen - Rooftop Yoga

Welcome to our podcast! Today, we have a very special guest joining us from Switzerland: Cyrille Caille. Cyrille is not only an occupational therapist, but also an aerial yoga teacher who has developed a specialized course for people with Traumatic Brain Injury. We were fortunate enough to connect with her through the Making Aerial Yoga More Accessible Facebook group, which was created by Jo to share inspiration, insights and questions about the more accessible and therapeutic aspects of aerial yoga.During our conversation with Cyrille, we delve into the various effects of Traumatic Brain Injury and how she supports her clients in navigating their new way of life. We also discuss the emotional impacts of these life-changing injuries, and how they can be a source of grief for both the person affected and their loved ones.Cyrille and her team are incredibly dedicated to their physically and emotionally demanding work. We learn how her own personal journey with aerial yoga led to the installation of aerial yoga hammocks at the rehabilitation center where she works, and ultimately to the development of her specialized course for Traumatic Brain Injury survivors.Join us as we gain insight into the amazing work of Cyrille and her team, and discover how aerial yoga can offer unique benefits for those who have suffered from Traumatic Brain Injury.LinksCyrille's website: https://caillec.wixsite.com/wingsofyogaCyrille's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caillec/Centre Recontres: https://www.centre-rencontres.ch/Fragile Suisse: https://www.fragile.ch/Making Aerial Yoga More Accessible: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304198216906833

Welcome to our podcast! Today, we have a very special guest joining us from Switzerland: Cyrille Caille. Cyrille is not only an occupational therapist, but also an aerial yoga teacher who has developed a specialized course for people with Traumatic Brain Injury. We were fortunate enough to connect with her through the Making Aerial Yoga More Accessible Facebook group, which was created by Jo to share inspiration, insights and questions about the more accessible and therapeutic aspects of aerial yoga. During our conversation with Cyrille, we delve into the various effects of Traumatic Brain Injury and how she supports her clients in navigating their new way of life. We also discuss the emotional impacts of these life-changing injuries, and how they can be a source of grief for both the person affected and their loved ones. Cyrille and her team are incredibly dedicated to their physically and emotionally demanding work. We learn how her own personal journey with aerial yoga led to the installation of aerial yoga hammocks at the rehabilitation center where she works, and ultimately to the development of her specialized course for Traumatic Brain Injury survivors. Join us as we gain insight into the amazing work of Cyrille and her team, and discover how aerial yoga can offer unique benefits for those who have suffered from Traumatic Brain Injury. Links Cyrille's website: <a href="https://caillec.wixsite.com/wingsofyoga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://caillec.wixsite.com/wingsofyoga</a> Cyrille's instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caillec/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/caillec/</a> Centre Recontres: <a href="https://www.centre-rencontres.ch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.centre-rencontres.ch/</a> Fragile Suisse: <a href="https://www.fragile.ch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fragile.ch/</a> Making Aerial Yoga More Accessible: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/304198216906833" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/304198216906833</a>

Cyrille Caille - Aerial yoga, occupational therapy & TBI

Jo was really excited to speak with Freya, since she loved her recent book Wonder Full Women. Attune &amp; Bloom. Eat, Move and Meditate with the Seasons.Freya is trained as a Chiropractor, although as you’ll hear she had to stop practising in  2013 due to some serious health issues including MS. She shares how she grew up practicing yoga, dance, meditation and tai chi, and trained as a yoga and meditation teacher to help her clients but then found new depths of these practices as part of her rehabilitation and continuing self care.  She also discovered Yin yoga around this time, and Traditional Chinese Medicine and working the meridian system forms the foundation of living within the rhythm of the seasons which she shares in her book, alongside wisdom traditions from many cultures - as well as a biomedical understanding of the body. She articulates these complex ideas really clearly - and that is one of Jo's favourite aspects of the book, as well as the thread of joyfully embracing life, nature and our own nature which weaves it all together. There’s so useful information in here for yoga teachers, and anyone looking to understand their nature better. While there is an in-depth section on women's health, the advice and practices could be helpful for all genders and it’s all shared in an informative, rather than prescriptive way.There was so much to talk about with Freya,  including our mutual love of inversions, yin and chocolate, as well as ways to tap into joy and pleasure while living with chronic pain.Linkshttps://gardenofyoga.com.au/workshops/celebrating-10-years-in-northcote/More details on Freya's book and purchase links can be found here- https://www.freyabennettoverstall.com/bookavailableFreya's guided meditation recordings, including The White Light Healing Meditation (which we discussed) plus free live Yin Yoga &amp; Meditation classes:https://insighttimer.com/freyaThe two ethical Chocolate brands we discussed, which Freya stocks at Maitri Studio Brighton, are- Loco Love Chocolate, with details on the delish Zingy Gingerbread Caramel we discussedhttps://locolove.com/collections Living Koko chocolatehttps://www.livingkoko.com/

Jo was really excited to speak with Freya, since she loved her recent book Wonder Full Women. Attune &amp; Bloom. Eat, Move and Meditate with the Seasons. Freya is trained as a Chiropractor, although as you’ll hear she had to stop practising in 2013 due to some serious health issues including MS. She shares how she grew up practicing yoga, dance, meditation and tai chi, and trained as a yoga and meditation teacher to help her clients but then found new depths of these practices as part of her rehabilitation and continuing self care. She also discovered Yin yoga around this time, and Traditional Chinese Medicine and working the meridian system forms the foundation of living within the rhythm of the seasons which she shares in her book, alongside wisdom traditions from many cultures - as well as a biomedical understanding of the body. She articulates these complex ideas really clearly - and that is one of Jo's favourite aspects of the book, as well as the thread of joyfully embracing life, nature and our own nature which weaves it all together. There’s so useful information in here for yoga teachers, and anyone looking to understand their nature better. While there is an in-depth section on women's health, the advice and practices could be helpful for all genders and it’s all shared in an informative, rather than prescriptive way. There was so much to talk about with Freya, including our mutual love of inversions, yin and chocolate, as well as ways to tap into joy and pleasure while living with chronic pain. Links <a href="https://gardenofyoga.com.au/workshops/celebrating-10-years-in-northcote/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gardenofyoga.com.au/workshops/celebrating-10-years-in-northcote/</a> More details on Freya's book and purchase links can be found here- <a href="https://www.freyabennettoverstall.com/bookavailable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.freyabennettoverstall.com/bookavailable</a> Freya's guided meditation recordings, including The White Light Healing Meditation (which we discussed) plus free live Yin Yoga &amp; Meditation classes: <a href="https://insighttimer.com/freya" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://insighttimer.com/freya</a> The two ethical Chocolate brands we discussed, which Freya stocks at Maitri Studio Brighton, are- Loco Love Chocolate, with details on the delish Zingy Gingerbread Caramel we discussed <a href="https://locolove.com/collections" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://locolove.com/collections</a> Living Koko chocolate <a href="https://www.livingkoko.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.livingkoko.com/</a>

Freya Bennett-Overstall - Seasons of life

Join Rane and Jo for another conversation with the latest updates from the Flow Artists podcast.  It's been over 5 years since we started the podcast, so we thought it was time for a Rane and Jo episode!We answer questions from some friends of the podcast, including Donna Noble, Laura Wilson-McGinn, Beata Heyman, Jeanette Coleman, Nicole Blythe, Christa Fairbrother and Dr Kate Riegel Van West.We also share our upcoming 10 year celebrations at Garden of Yoga, and have some updates from past guests!Stay tuned to the end for an important kitty update.Please leave us a review on your favourite podcast app.Links:Garden of Yoga - Celebrating 10 years in Northcote: https://gardenofyoga.com.au/workshops/celebrating-10-years-in-northcote/Article on TGA approving psychedelic treatmentshttps://theconversation.com/the-tga-has-approved-certain-psychedelic-treatments-the-response-from-experts-is-mixed-199290The New Rulebook by Chris Cheers: https://www.chrischeers.com/resources/the-new-rulebookFriends for Good Fundraiser:  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chair-yoga-and-mindfulness-tickets-545684004547Help Supergrans support their community affected by the Cyclones in New Zealand: https://www.supergransaotearoa.org.nz/use our link https://www.offeringtree.com/flowartists to get one month free or 15% off an annual plan

Join Rane and Jo for another conversation with the latest updates from the Flow Artists podcast. It's been over 5 years since we started the podcast, so we thought it was time for a Rane and Jo episode! We answer questions from some friends of the podcast, including Donna Noble, Laura Wilson-McGinn, Beata Heyman, Jeanette Coleman, Nicole Blythe, Christa Fairbrother and Dr Kate Riegel Van West. We also share our upcoming 10 year celebrations at Garden of Yoga, and have some updates from past guests! Stay tuned to the end for an important kitty update. Please leave us a review on your favourite podcast app. Links: Garden of Yoga - Celebrating 10 years in Northcote: <a href="https://gardenofyoga.com.au/workshops/celebrating-10-years-in-northcote/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gardenofyoga.com.au/workshops/celebrating-10-years-in-northcote/</a> Article on TGA approving psychedelic treatments <a href="https://theconversation.com/the-tga-has-approved-certain-psychedelic-treatments-the-response-from-experts-is-mixed-199290" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theconversation.com/the-tga-has-approved-certain-psychedelic-treatments-the-response-from-experts-is-mixed-199290</a> The New Rulebook by Chris Cheers: <a href="https://www.chrischeers.com/resources/the-new-rulebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.chrischeers.com/resources/the-new-rulebook</a> Friends for Good Fundraiser: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chair-yoga-and-mindfulness-tickets-545684004547" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chair-yoga-and-mindfulness-tickets-545684004547</a> Help Supergrans support their community affected by the Cyclones in New Zealand: <a href="https://www.supergransaotearoa.org.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.supergransaotearoa.org.nz/</a> use our link <a href="https://www.offeringtree.com/flowartists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.offeringtree.com/flowartists</a> to get one month free or 15% off an annual plan

Jo & Rane - Over 5 years, now what?

In this episode we speak with Laura Wilson-McGinn and Ian McGinn. They both teach together through Move Like You Yoga, and have a special interest in working with police, army and first responders, particularly those experiencing severe PTSD. They deliver classes specifically for the Code 9 Foundation (a foundation established to support emergency services workers with PTSD), as well as sessions that everyone can attend.Laura is of Aboriginal, English and Scottish decent. She is an aboriginal woman, whose blood line comes from Yass, NSW. She was born and raised in Melbourne.She has worked extensively across the government, community legal, and university sectors as a policy writer, researcher, sessional academic, lecturer and advocate, and as a lawyer in the Victorian Supreme Court..Ian is a Detective Senior Constable with Victoria Police and he has a PhD in Australian Indigenous Studies from Monash University. He also works as a sessional academic at Swinburne University, teaching and lecturing in Criminology and Police Studies.They both have a passion for movement - with Laura coming from an extensive dance background including ballet, calisthenics, pole dance and aerial arts. Ian has a passion and love for jiu jitsu, yoga, fishing and bushwalking.In this conversation we discuss how all of these interests and life experiences weave together to inform the way they teach and live their yoga. Please be advised we do cover some sensitive topics including the death of a parent, and the mental health challenges connected with working in emergency services and adversarial justice including PTSD.Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/movelikeyouyoga/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movelikeyouyoga/

In this episode we speak with Laura Wilson-McGinn and Ian McGinn. They both teach together through Move Like You Yoga, and have a special interest in working with police, army and first responders, particularly those experiencing severe PTSD. They deliver classes specifically for the Code 9 Foundation (a foundation established to support emergency services workers with PTSD), as well as sessions that everyone can attend. Laura is of Aboriginal, English and Scottish decent. She is an aboriginal woman, whose blood line comes from Yass, NSW. She was born and raised in Melbourne. She has worked extensively across the government, community legal, and university sectors as a policy writer, researcher, sessional academic, lecturer and advocate, and as a lawyer in the Victorian Supreme Court.. Ian is a Detective Senior Constable with Victoria Police and he has a PhD in Australian Indigenous Studies from Monash University. He also works as a sessional academic at Swinburne University, teaching and lecturing in Criminology and Police Studies. They both have a passion for movement - with Laura coming from an extensive dance background including ballet, calisthenics, pole dance and aerial arts. Ian has a passion and love for jiu jitsu, yoga, fishing and bushwalking. In this conversation we discuss how all of these interests and life experiences weave together to inform the way they teach and live their yoga. Please be advised we do cover some sensitive topics including the death of a parent, and the mental health challenges connected with working in emergency services and adversarial justice including PTSD. Links: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/movelikeyouyoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/movelikeyouyoga/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movelikeyouyoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/movelikeyouyoga/</a>

Laura & Ian - Justice, yoga & healing from trauma

In this episode we are excited to speak with Dr. Kate Riegle van West about her research on the health benefits of Poi. Kate is a scientist, artist, and entrepreneur with a passion for play and wellbeing. She completed her PhD in the health benefits of poi at the University of Auckland, where she conducted the first study to scientifically investigate the effects of poi on physical and cognitive function in older adults. She was awarded the Future Leader Award from the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Best Doctoral Thesis Award for her work in the poi/health field. Kate shares about how she discovered poi through circus - and her early life growing up in a town called Normal, a small American town with a circus history. She shares how a lack of published research was proving to be an obstacle in establishing programs in health settings, which along with the positive effects she noticed in her own brain and body, inspired her to move to Aotearoa New Zealand to conduct the first scientific study on the effects of poi on physical and cognitive function. We talk about the differences between International Poi and Maori Poi and some of the considerations and challenges when researching and sharing practices from another culture, as well as how joining a Kapa Haka group has helped Kate reconnect with the joy of poi.LINKS:Spin Poi website: https://spinpoi.com/Melbourne training: https://spinpoi.com/services/australiaSpinpoi on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinpoi/Garden of Yoga website: https://gardenofyoga.com.au/

In this episode we are excited to speak with Dr. Kate Riegle van West about her research on the health benefits of Poi. Kate is a scientist, artist, and entrepreneur with a passion for play and wellbeing. She completed her PhD in the health benefits of poi at the University of Auckland, where she conducted the first study to scientifically investigate the effects of poi on physical and cognitive function in older adults. She was awarded the Future Leader Award from the Royal Society of New Zealand and the Best Doctoral Thesis Award for her work in the poi/health field. Kate shares about how she discovered poi through circus - and her early life growing up in a town called Normal, a small American town with a circus history. She shares how a lack of published research was proving to be an obstacle in establishing programs in health settings, which along with the positive effects she noticed in her own brain and body, inspired her to move to Aotearoa New Zealand to conduct the first scientific study on the effects of poi on physical and cognitive function. We talk about the differences between International Poi and Maori Poi and some of the considerations and challenges when researching and sharing practices from another culture, as well as how joining a Kapa Haka group has helped Kate reconnect with the joy of poi. LINKS: Spin Poi website: <a href="https://spinpoi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://spinpoi.com/</a> Melbourne training: <a href="https://spinpoi.com/services/australia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://spinpoi.com/services/australia</a> Spinpoi on instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spinpoi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/spinpoi/</a> Garden of Yoga website: <a href="https://gardenofyoga.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gardenofyoga.com.au/</a>

Kate Riegle van West - The Power of Poi

In this episode we speak with Dr Kavitha Moahan,  the author of Traditional Aerial Yoga, director of Aum Yoga Studio in Chennai Tamil Nadu India, a scientist, multiple world record holder and a recipient of the prestigious Yoga Kalaimamani award.While Kavitha has a strong physical practice, she sees yoga primarily as a path to self realisation and a way to achieve balance and peace within oneself, and focuses more on the therapeutic aspects of aerial yoga too. We were intrigued to learn more about how the Thottil, which is a traditional South Indian hammock used to soothe babies, to support deity statues in temples and even as part of funeral processions. This tool of emotional regulation and spiritual expression forms the basis of Kavitha’s approach to aerial yoga along with her research focus from her science background and deep respect for the traditions of Yoga. Finding the balance between innovation and honouring tradition is just one of the topics we cover - we also talk about her time studying in Australia, pain science, body image, woman's health and some of the unique benefits of the thottil/aerial hammock.LINKShttps://www.instagram.com/aum_yogini/https://www.aumyoga.studio/https://www.amazon.in/TRADITIONAL-AERIAL-YOGA-Aerial-Yoga-ebook/dp/B08PZ7QPP7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=traditional+aerial+yoga+by+kavitha+moahan&amp;qid=1615564953&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1

In this episode we speak with Dr Kavitha Moahan, the author of Traditional Aerial Yoga, director of Aum Yoga Studio in Chennai Tamil Nadu India, a scientist, multiple world record holder and a recipient of the prestigious Yoga Kalaimamani award. While Kavitha has a strong physical practice, she sees yoga primarily as a path to self realisation and a way to achieve balance and peace within oneself, and focuses more on the therapeutic aspects of aerial yoga too. We were intrigued to learn more about how the Thottil, which is a traditional South Indian hammock used to soothe babies, to support deity statues in temples and even as part of funeral processions. This tool of emotional regulation and spiritual expression forms the basis of Kavitha’s approach to aerial yoga along with her research focus from her science background and deep respect for the traditions of Yoga. Finding the balance between innovation and honouring tradition is just one of the topics we cover - we also talk about her time studying in Australia, pain science, body image, woman's health and some of the unique benefits of the thottil/aerial hammock. LINKS <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aum_yogini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/aum_yogini/</a> https://www.aumyoga.studio/ <a href="https://www.amazon.in/TRADITIONAL-AERIAL-YOGA-Aerial-Yoga-ebook/dp/B08PZ7QPP7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=traditional+aerial+yoga+by+kavitha+moahan&amp;qid=1615564953&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.in/TRADITIONAL-AERIAL-YOGA-Aerial-Yoga-ebook/dp/B08PZ7QPP7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=traditional+aerial+yoga+by+kavitha+moahan&amp;qid=1615564953&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1</a>

Kavitha Moahan - Traditional Aerial Yoga

For todays episode we are speaking with Kate McAnergney of Matri Yoga. Kate has been teaching yoga for 18 years and she and Jo have known each other since the late 90s.We’ll hear some of their reminiscing about that time, as well as Kate’s training at Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, South India in 2004. We’ll also hear about her time with Paul Wooden at the Gertrude Street Yoga Studio and with Anahata Giri.Kate specialises in yoga and mindfulness-based practices to support women through pregnancy and postpartum, she is also training to become a doula. We were excited to talk to her as we know that a pregnant person unexpectedly arriving in class can actually make a lot of teachers anxious, especially if it wasn’t a big part of their teacher training. Kate has some great suggestions about practices that work well in a group classes, skillful use of language including navigating corporate settings where the participant wants to keep their pregnancy private.Kate also shares some of the wonderful aspects of teaching specialised classes, focusing on this unique time in life as well as insights that would be useful for teachers of all styles.Linkshttps://matriyoga.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/matriyogini/Anahata Giri https://www.soulriver.com.au/yoga-of-birth-prenatal-yoga-teacher-trainingNina Isabella https://www.mamashanti.com.au/Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcast

For todays episode we are speaking with Kate McAnergney of Matri Yoga. Kate has been teaching yoga for 18 years and she and Jo have known each other since the late 90s. We’ll hear some of their reminiscing about that time, as well as Kate’s training at Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, South India in 2004. We’ll also hear about her time with Paul Wooden at the Gertrude Street Yoga Studio and with Anahata Giri. Kate specialises in yoga and mindfulness-based practices to support women through pregnancy and postpartum, she is also training to become a doula. We were excited to talk to her as we know that a pregnant person unexpectedly arriving in class can actually make a lot of teachers anxious, especially if it wasn’t a big part of their teacher training. Kate has some great suggestions about practices that work well in a group classes, skillful use of language including navigating corporate settings where the participant wants to keep their pregnancy private. Kate also shares some of the wonderful aspects of teaching specialised classes, focusing on this unique time in life as well as insights that would be useful for teachers of all styles. Links <a href="https://matriyoga.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://matriyoga.com.au/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matriyogini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/matriyogini/</a> Anahata Giri <a href="https://www.soulriver.com.au/yoga-of-birth-prenatal-yoga-teacher-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.soulriver.com.au/yoga-of-birth-prenatal-yoga-teacher-training</a> Nina Isabella <a href="https://www.mamashanti.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mamashanti.com.au/</a> Support us on Patreon! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcast</a>

Kate McAnergney - Pre and Post Natal Yoga

For todays episode we are speaking with Dave Charlton and Ranju Roy.  Dave and Ranju have been practicing yoga since the mid 80s and have been teaching for over 20 years apiece.  They teach numerous workshops and have written the book Embodying the Yoga Sutra - Support, Direction, Space.  The book is written in a clear and concise style which for me, really emphasises one of the major goals of yoga - to be able to see the world and ourselves with clarity.  In this episode, we talk about Daves background as an engineer, and Ranju’s background as an art therapist, and how they combine their strengths and wealth of knowledge to teach these practices in an accessible, authentic and grounded way.LinksWebsite: https://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.comPatanjali for the 21st Century workshop series: https://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/patanjaliforthe21stcentury

For todays episode we are speaking with Dave Charlton and Ranju Roy. Dave and Ranju have been practicing yoga since the mid 80s and have been teaching for over 20 years apiece. They teach numerous workshops and have written the book Embodying the Yoga Sutra - Support, Direction, Space. The book is written in a clear and concise style which for me, really emphasises one of the major goals of yoga - to be able to see the world and ourselves with clarity. In this episode, we talk about Daves background as an engineer, and Ranju’s background as an art therapist, and how they combine their strengths and wealth of knowledge to teach these practices in an accessible, authentic and grounded way. Links Website: <a href="https://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com</a> Patanjali for the 21st Century workshop series: <a href="https://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/patanjaliforthe21stcentury" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sadhanamalayogatraining.com/patanjaliforthe21stcentury</a>

Ranju and Dave - Taking Support from Yoga

Be inspired, uplifted and gain new perspectives with Jo and Rane from Garden of Yoga.  Every episode celebrates the diversity of yoga, meditation and movement teachers from Australia and around the world.

For today’s episode we are speaking with Dr Esme Dark - Esme is a clinical psychologist, originally trained in the UK but now based in Melbourne, Australia.  She has a holistic and somatic based approach and a long interest in working with trauma and transcultural mental health having worked clinically with Refugee and Asylum Seekers in the UK, Thailand and Australia.  Esme is currently working in the worlds first psilocybin clinical trial in the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder.  Esme is involved in some amazing research and doing incredible work, so we were absolutely thrilled to get the chance to speak with her.Links:Esme's website: https://www.esmedarkpsychology.com.au/Clinical Psychedelic Research at Monash University:https://www.monash.edu/medicine/scs/research/clinical-psychedelic-researchUpcoming workshops: https://www.esmedarkpsychology.com.au/events

For today’s episode we are speaking with Dr Esme Dark - Esme is a clinical psychologist, originally trained in the UK but now based in Melbourne, Australia. She has a holistic and somatic based approach and a long interest in working with trauma and transcultural mental health having worked clinically with Refugee and Asylum Seekers in the UK, Thailand and Australia. Esme is currently working in the worlds first psilocybin clinical trial in the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Esme is involved in some amazing research and doing incredible work, so we were absolutely thrilled to get the chance to speak with her. Links: Esme's website: <a href="https://www.esmedarkpsychology.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.esmedarkpsychology.com.au/</a> Clinical Psychedelic Research at Monash University: <a href="https://www.monash.edu/medicine/scs/research/clinical-psychedelic-research" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.monash.edu/medicine/scs/research/clinical-psychedelic-research</a> Upcoming workshops: <a href="https://www.esmedarkpsychology.com.au/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.esmedarkpsychology.com.au/events</a>

Esme Dark - Psychology, psilocybin and the power of play

Donna Noble

In this episode we speak with UK based yoga teacher, writer, coach and body positive advocate Donna Noble.  This is the second time we’ve spoken with Donna for the podcast, and that’s because she is doing some really amazing work!Donna has just written a new book called “Teaching body positive yoga” which is a wonderful resource for all teachers. Whether you label your classes as body positive or not, this book is recommended reading for all teachers who want the skills and resources to facilitate a positive class experience for everyone.The tone is welcoming and informative, Donna Noble keeps it real and kind as she shares about how size, race, body image, trauma can impact someone’s experience in class, and how we can support individual needs as teachers.This is vital information for yoga teachers today, yet is sadly lacking from many teacher trainings. Teaching Body Positive Yoga introduces these topics providing a foundation of knowledge as well links to further educational resources from a diverse range of experts. It really is a fantastic resource for new and established teachers, and we were so excited to talk to Donna about the writing processLinks:Donna's Website: https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnanobleyoga/Donna's Books: https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/shop/shop-2/Use the code MAKFLOW to receive a 10% discount at https://makarlu.com!

In this episode we speak with UK based yoga teacher, writer, coach and body positive advocate Donna Noble. This is the second time we’ve spoken with Donna for the podcast, and that’s because she is doing some really amazing work! Donna has just written a new book called “Teaching body positive yoga” which is a wonderful resource for all teachers. Whether you label your classes as body positive or not, this book is recommended reading for all teachers who want the skills and resources to facilitate a positive class experience for everyone. The tone is welcoming and informative, Donna Noble keeps it real and kind as she shares about how size, race, body image, trauma can impact someone’s experience in class, and how we can support individual needs as teachers. This is vital information for yoga teachers today, yet is sadly lacking from many teacher trainings. Teaching Body Positive Yoga introduces these topics providing a foundation of knowledge as well links to further educational resources from a diverse range of experts. It really is a fantastic resource for new and established teachers, and we were so excited to talk to Donna about the writing process Links: Donna's Website: <a href="https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnanobleyoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/donnanobleyoga/</a> Donna's Books: <a href="https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/shop/shop-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenobleartofyoga.co.uk/shop/shop-2/</a> Use the code MAKFLOW to receive a 10% discount at <a href="https://makarlu.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://makarlu.com</a>!

Donna Noble - Teaching Body Positive Yoga

This week we are speaking to Nischala Joy Devi, who is well known and loved for her innovative way of expressing Yoga - from the physical to the subtle for spiritual growth and healing. Her deep love and respect for these teachings shines through as she reinterprets these sacred texts with the goal of empowering each individual reader to find connection, understanding and benefit from this wisdom, for their own personal growth and greater contribution to our world. Nischala has created numerous books and trainings - although in this interview we are focusing on the newly released revised edition of The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras. This book is widely known and loved as the definitive feminine interpretation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and the new edition is expanded to include all four padas.She has a background in Western Medicine and is known for her work with Dean Ornish’s Reversing Heart Disease program and the Commonweal Cancer Help Program, as well as the Yoga of the Heart program that helps yoga teachers and health professionals adapt yogic practices for the special needs of this population.Please be advised, we do discuss Nischala’s 25 years of monastic life at the Satchidananda ashram and right at the end of the interview have a deeper discussion of the fall out and her response to the abuse that took place there. LinksThe Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras - https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Power-Yoga-Revised-Womans/dp/0593235568/Free Weekly Sutra: https://abundantwellbeing.com/free-weekly-sutra-signup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NischalaJoyDeviTwitter: https://twitter.com/nischaladeviNischala's Website - Abundant Wellbeing: https://abundantwellbeing.com/Offering Tree: https://offeringtree.com/flowartists

This week we are speaking to Nischala Joy Devi, who is well known and loved for her innovative way of expressing Yoga - from the physical to the subtle for spiritual growth and healing. Her deep love and respect for these teachings shines through as she reinterprets these sacred texts with the goal of empowering each individual reader to find connection, understanding and benefit from this wisdom, for their own personal growth and greater contribution to our world. Nischala has created numerous books and trainings - although in this interview we are focusing on the newly released revised edition of The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras. This book is widely known and loved as the definitive feminine interpretation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and the new edition is expanded to include all four padas. She has a background in Western Medicine and is known for her work with Dean Ornish’s Reversing Heart Disease program and the Commonweal Cancer Help Program, as well as the Yoga of the Heart program that helps yoga teachers and health professionals adapt yogic practices for the special needs of this population. Please be advised, we do discuss Nischala’s 25 years of monastic life at the Satchidananda ashram and right at the end of the interview have a deeper discussion of the fall out and her response to the abuse that took place there. Links The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman’s Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Power-Yoga-Revised-Womans/dp/0593235568/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Power-Yoga-Revised-Womans/dp/0593235568/</a> Free Weekly Sutra: <a href="https://abundantwellbeing.com/free-weekly-sutra-signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://abundantwellbeing.com/free-weekly-sutra-signup/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NischalaJoyDevi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NischalaJoyDevi</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/nischaladevi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nischaladevi</a> Nischala's Website - Abundant Wellbeing: <a href="https://abundantwellbeing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://abundantwellbeing.com/</a> Offering Tree: <a href="https://offeringtree.com/flowartists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://offeringtree.com/flowartists</a>

Nischala Joy Devi - Enmeshing humanity with divinity

Nina Zolotow is a yoga teacher, a writer, active member of the Accessible Yoga community, and creator of the blog and book, “Yoga for healthy Aging”.  Nina’s blog was one of Rane's main resources and learning tools when he was doing his yoga teacher training and she has had a major impact on how we approach teaching yoga, so we were really excited to catch up with Nina today.Nina recently wrote her latest book “Yoga for Times of Change” which will be available to buy this June.  She was kind enough to share an advance copy with Jo and myself, and it’s well worth a read.In this conversation we talk about stress management, insomnia, moving through anger, anxiety and depression, navigating grief and how Nina has used yoga to live with challenging emotions in her own life.This conversation, like the book is a great mix of personal sharing, evidence based approaches and honouring the traditions of yoga.Links:Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691171/yoga-for-times-of-change-by-nina-zolotow/International ordering: https://www.bookdepository.com/Yoga-for-Times-Change-Nina-Zolotow/9781611809282?ref=grid-view&amp;qid=1649260743601&amp;sr=1-1Yoga for Healthy Aging blog: https://www.yogafortimesofchange.com/blog/

Nina Zolotow is a yoga teacher, a writer, active member of the Accessible Yoga community, and creator of the blog and book, “Yoga for healthy Aging”. Nina’s blog was one of Rane's main resources and learning tools when he was doing his yoga teacher training and she has had a major impact on how we approach teaching yoga, so we were really excited to catch up with Nina today. Nina recently wrote her latest book “Yoga for Times of Change” which will be available to buy this June. She was kind enough to share an advance copy with Jo and myself, and it’s well worth a read. In this conversation we talk about stress management, insomnia, moving through anger, anxiety and depression, navigating grief and how Nina has used yoga to live with challenging emotions in her own life. This conversation, like the book is a great mix of personal sharing, evidence based approaches and honouring the traditions of yoga. Links: Book: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691171/yoga-for-times-of-change-by-nina-zolotow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691171/yoga-for-times-of-change-by-nina-zolotow/</a> International ordering: <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Yoga-for-Times-Change-Nina-Zolotow/9781611809282?ref=grid-view&amp;qid=1649260743601&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bookdepository.com/Yoga-for-Times-Change-Nina-Zolotow/9781611809282?ref=grid-view&amp;qid=1649260743601&amp;sr=1-1</a> Yoga for Healthy Aging blog: <a href="https://www.yogafortimesofchange.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yogafortimesofchange.com/blog/</a>

Nina Zolotow - Yoga for Times of Change

We are extremely excited about our guest for today’s episode - Her name is Celeste Liddle.Celeste is a writer, a trade unionist, a proud Arrente feminist, and the Greens Candidate for the Cooper electorate, right here in Melbourne.  She’s also responsible for one of my favourite twitter feeds as you’ll hear later on!  As I’ve already mentioned, we were very keen to speak with Celeste and especially grateful that she spoke with us from her home in isolation with Covid!In this conversation we talk about Celeste's experiences being the only Aboriginal student at her high school in Melbourne.  She shares how she used writing and poetry to process and share her perspective, and how this is something that she still does today.  We also talk about her experiences writing in published media and online.  We also discuss some of the issues that inspired her to run for the Greens party!LinksCampaign Website: http://liddle.greens.org.au/Celeste's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/celesteliddlegreensCeleste's Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/UtopianaCeleste's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/celesteliddlegreens/No more Boomerang by Oodgeroo Noonuccal: http://www.staff.vu.edu.au/syson/1002/oodgeroo.html

We are extremely excited about our guest for today’s episode - Her name is Celeste Liddle. Celeste is a writer, a trade unionist, a proud Arrente feminist, and the Greens Candidate for the Cooper electorate, right here in Melbourne. She’s also responsible for one of my favourite twitter feeds as you’ll hear later on! As I’ve already mentioned, we were very keen to speak with Celeste and especially grateful that she spoke with us from her home in isolation with Covid! In this conversation we talk about Celeste's experiences being the only Aboriginal student at her high school in Melbourne. She shares how she used writing and poetry to process and share her perspective, and how this is something that she still does today. We also talk about her experiences writing in published media and online. We also discuss some of the issues that inspired her to run for the Greens party! Links Campaign Website: <a href="http://liddle.greens.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://liddle.greens.org.au/</a> Celeste's Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/celesteliddlegreens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/celesteliddlegreens</a> Celeste's Twitter profile: <a href="https://twitter.com/Utopiana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Utopiana</a> Celeste's Instagram page: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/celesteliddlegreens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/celesteliddlegreens/</a> No more Boomerang by Oodgeroo Noonuccal: <a href="http://www.staff.vu.edu.au/syson/1002/oodgeroo.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.staff.vu.edu.au/syson/1002/oodgeroo.html</a>

Celeste Liddle - Take a Stand

Bee Mohamed

In this episode we speak with Bee Mohamed, head of patient advocacy at Astrid Dispensary.  Astrid is a specialty pharmacy, pioneering in cannabinoid medicine and plant-based therapies, located at the heart of South Yarra in Melbourne.  With a focus on patient centred care, Astrid is the first female-led dispensary in Australia, founded by a clinical pharmacist with extensive experience in the medicinal cannabis industry.Bee was also the first CEO of ScriptWise, a non-profit patient advocacy organisation dedicated to prevent the harms associated with prescription medication overdose and addiction, so she has a long history in the field of harm minimisation. Please be advised that we do talk about mental health and addiction in our conversation, so just wanted to give you a content warning for those topics.  As a couple who genuinely believe in the benefits of plant medicine, and reducing the stigma that is sometimes attached to it, Jo and I were super excited to speak with Bee for this episode.LinksAstrid Dispensary Website: https://astrid.health/Astrid Dispensary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrid.dispensary/Scriptwise website: https://www.scriptwise.org.au/Bee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beebeegun85/The endocannabinoid system explained: https://honahlee.com.au/articles/endocannabinoid-system-explained/The Australian Greens Party: https://greens.org.au/The Makarlu: https://gardenofyoga.com.au/learn/makarlu-stretch-strengthen-and-massage/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcastWhen you need to talk to someone right now.Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or 13 11 14 (24/7)Trained counsellors offering crisis support and suicide prevention.Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Health Support: https://coronavirus.beyondblue or 1800 512 348 (24/7)

In this episode we speak with Bee Mohamed, head of patient advocacy at Astrid Dispensary. Astrid is a specialty pharmacy, pioneering in cannabinoid medicine and plant-based therapies, located at the heart of South Yarra in Melbourne. With a focus on patient centred care, Astrid is the first female-led dispensary in Australia, founded by a clinical pharmacist with extensive experience in the medicinal cannabis industry. Bee was also the first CEO of ScriptWise, a non-profit patient advocacy organisation dedicated to prevent the harms associated with prescription medication overdose and addiction, so she has a long history in the field of harm minimisation. Please be advised that we do talk about mental health and addiction in our conversation, so just wanted to give you a content warning for those topics. As a couple who genuinely believe in the benefits of plant medicine, and reducing the stigma that is sometimes attached to it, Jo and I were super excited to speak with Bee for this episode. Links Astrid Dispensary Website: https://astrid.health/ Astrid Dispensary Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astrid.dispensary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/astrid.dispensary/</a> Scriptwise website: <a href="https://www.scriptwise.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scriptwise.org.au/</a> Bee’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beebeegun85/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/beebeegun85/</a> The endocannabinoid system explained: <a href="https://honahlee.com.au/articles/endocannabinoid-system-explained/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://honahlee.com.au/articles/endocannabinoid-system-explained/</a> The Australian Greens Party: <a href="https://greens.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greens.org.au/</a> The Makarlu: <a href="https://gardenofyoga.com.au/learn/makarlu-stretch-strengthen-and-massage/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gardenofyoga.com.au/learn/makarlu-stretch-strengthen-and-massage/</a> Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcast</a> When you need to talk to someone right now. Lifeline: <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lifeline.org.au/</a> or 13 11 14 (24/7) Trained counsellors offering crisis support and suicide prevention. Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Health Support: https://coronavirus.beyondblue or 1800 512 348 (24/7)

Bee Mohamed - Plant Medicine Perspectives

In this episode we speak to Melanie Gnau - a small living expert. Melanie teaches about creating a sustainable and beautiful home through DIY, shopping second hand, gardening and living mindfully.  Her blog A Small Life and social media sharing highlight how to make small, but life altering changes to how we live - that can benefit us as individuals, but also the planet as a whole. We also talk about her Isleta Pueblo heritage, how neurodiversity can be a consideration of functional design and even how cleaning can create compelling content. We talk about the different aspects of minimalism - beyond the aesthetic.Melanie also shares how she balances the different aspects of her business and how the personal and political aspects of sustainability can intertwine, creating a meaningful life that benefits ourselves, our community and our planet.We recorded this conversation before the devastating floods in Australia and the invasion of Ukraine. Seeing horrific events like these and knowing that there are other global events receiving less media attention really shines a light on what a privilege it is to have a safe, comfortable home - even though it is a human right, it is not something we can take for granted. We hope that this conversation can both help us all create a functional and nurturing environment within your own home, and enhance our capacity to help others - maybe through volunteering, contributing to grassroots fundraising, political lobbying or making ethical purchasing choices. One of the huge benefits of ‘living small’ is that it can free up energetic and financial resources that enable us to have a bigger positive impact.LinksMelanie's Website: asmalllife.comCoaching: https://asmalllife.com/coaching/Instagram: instagram.com/asmalllife Trans Handy Ma'am: https://www.tiktok.com/@mercurystardustIndigenous people as conservators: https://report.territoriesoflife.org/ Shavonda Gardner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgardnerstyle/Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcastReceive a 10% discount when you use the discount code MAKFLOW at https://makarlu.com

In this episode we speak to Melanie Gnau - a small living expert. Melanie teaches about creating a sustainable and beautiful home through DIY, shopping second hand, gardening and living mindfully. Her blog A Small Life and social media sharing highlight how to make small, but life altering changes to how we live - that can benefit us as individuals, but also the planet as a whole. We also talk about her Isleta Pueblo heritage, how neurodiversity can be a consideration of functional design and even how cleaning can create compelling content. We talk about the different aspects of minimalism - beyond the aesthetic. Melanie also shares how she balances the different aspects of her business and how the personal and political aspects of sustainability can intertwine, creating a meaningful life that benefits ourselves, our community and our planet. We recorded this conversation before the devastating floods in Australia and the invasion of Ukraine. Seeing horrific events like these and knowing that there are other global events receiving less media attention really shines a light on what a privilege it is to have a safe, comfortable home - even though it is a human right, it is not something we can take for granted. We hope that this conversation can both help us all create a functional and nurturing environment within your own home, and enhance our capacity to help others - maybe through volunteering, contributing to grassroots fundraising, political lobbying or making ethical purchasing choices. One of the huge benefits of ‘living small’ is that it can free up energetic and financial resources that enable us to have a bigger positive impact. Links Melanie's Website: <a href="http://asmalllife.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asmalllife.com</a> Coaching: <a href="https://asmalllife.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://asmalllife.com/coaching/</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/asmalllife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/asmalllife</a> Trans Handy Ma'am: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mercurystardust" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@mercurystardust</a> Indigenous people as conservators: <a href="https://report.territoriesoflife.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://report.territoriesoflife.org/</a> Shavonda Gardner on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sgardnerstyle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sgardnerstyle/</a> Support us on Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcast</a> Receive a 10% discount when you use the discount code MAKFLOW at <a href="https://makarlu.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://makarlu.com</a>

Melanie Gnau - Thinking Big, Living Small

We promised a Rane &amp; Jo episode at the end of 2021 and it's finally here!We had a few things we wanted to talk about, so join us for a wide ranging and potentially random discussion.Amongst other things, we discuss medical marijuana, re-opening the studio post lockdown, pop culture and more!  We also talked about Greens candidate Celeste Liddle, local gallery and art therapy centre Sensorium.Finally, we ask the question - what is a yoga teacher personality?This episode was recorded 2 weeks ago, and just a note that a lot has changed in the world since then.LinksSupport us on Patreon:  https://patreon.com/flowartists

We promised a Rane &amp; Jo episode at the end of 2021 and it's finally here! We had a few things we wanted to talk about, so join us for a wide ranging and potentially random discussion. Amongst other things, we discuss medical marijuana, re-opening the studio post lockdown, pop culture and more! We also talked about Greens candidate Celeste Liddle, local gallery and art therapy centre Sensorium. Finally, we ask the question - what is a yoga teacher personality? This episode was recorded 2 weeks ago, and just a note that a lot has changed in the world since then. Links Support us on Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/flowartists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/flowartists</a>

Jo & Rane - February Update

In this episode we are speaking with Christa Fairbrother.  Christa is an active member of the accessible yoga community and she is also a dedicated teacher of aqua yoga.  Christa deals with chronic pain from multiple auto-immune conditions and found that aqua yoga to be a joyful and supportive practice that doesn’t aggravate her pain, cause excess fatigue or overwhelm her. Christa has recently written a book:  Water Yoga: a teachers guide, which will be released July 2022.In this wonderful conversation we talk about how she brings yoga philosophy to the pool, the types of props she uses in her classes, alternative options for people who don't feel comfortable in a swimsuit, and some of the other differences in approach between yoga in the pool and yoga on a mat.Links:Christa's Website: https://www.christafairbrother.com/Free tutorials: https://www.christafairbrother.com/water-yoga-pose-tutorials/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquacontentyogi/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristaFairbrotherYogaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristaFairbrotherYogaReceive a 10% discount when you use the discount code MAKFLOW at https://makarlu.com

In this episode we are speaking with Christa Fairbrother. Christa is an active member of the accessible yoga community and she is also a dedicated teacher of aqua yoga. Christa deals with chronic pain from multiple auto-immune conditions and found that aqua yoga to be a joyful and supportive practice that doesn’t aggravate her pain, cause excess fatigue or overwhelm her. Christa has recently written a book: Water Yoga: a teachers guide, which will be released July 2022. In this wonderful conversation we talk about how she brings yoga philosophy to the pool, the types of props she uses in her classes, alternative options for people who don't feel comfortable in a swimsuit, and some of the other differences in approach between yoga in the pool and yoga on a mat. Links: Christa's Website: <a href="https://www.christafairbrother.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.christafairbrother.com/</a> Free tutorials: <a href="https://www.christafairbrother.com/water-yoga-pose-tutorials/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.christafairbrother.com/water-yoga-pose-tutorials/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aquacontentyogi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/aquacontentyogi/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristaFairbrotherYoga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ChristaFairbrotherYoga</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristaFairbrotherYoga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristaFairbrotherYoga</a> Receive a 10% discount when you use the discount code MAKFLOW at <a href="https://makarlu.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://makarlu.com</a>

Christa Fairbrother - Ahimsa and Aqua Yoga

Paul Denniston

In this week’s episode we speak to Paul Denniston,  the founder of Grief Yoga. Paul is certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Let Your Yoga Dance. Paul’s intention with Grief Yoga is to combine wisdom from many different forms of yoga in order to help heal and navigate grief. Paul volunteered for years at one of the largest Los Angeles hospices, where he offered Heart Touch massage to the dying. He teaches Grief Yoga to bereavement groups; cancer support centers; groups whose loved ones died by suicide; Alzheimer’s groups; healing after a breakup, divorce, or betrayal; and addiction groups. After the turmoil of the past couple of years we were grateful to talk to Paul, as these practices feel more necessary than ever.  We also wanted to speak with him about his new book “HEALING THROUGH YOGA: Transform Loss into Empowerment''.  It’s a great read that contains some simple yet powerful practices. We hope you enjoy our conversation.LinksWebsite: https://griefyoga.com/Healing Through Yoga - the book: https://www.pauldennistontraining.com/healing-through-yogaOffering Tree: https://www.offeringtree.com/flowartists

In this week’s episode we speak to Paul Denniston, the founder of Grief Yoga. Paul is certified in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Let Your Yoga Dance. Paul’s intention with Grief Yoga is to combine wisdom from many different forms of yoga in order to help heal and navigate grief. Paul volunteered for years at one of the largest Los Angeles hospices, where he offered Heart Touch massage to the dying. He teaches Grief Yoga to bereavement groups; cancer support centers; groups whose loved ones died by suicide; Alzheimer’s groups; healing after a breakup, divorce, or betrayal; and addiction groups. After the turmoil of the past couple of years we were grateful to talk to Paul, as these practices feel more necessary than ever. We also wanted to speak with him about his new book “HEALING THROUGH YOGA: Transform Loss into Empowerment''. It’s a great read that contains some simple yet powerful practices. We hope you enjoy our conversation. Links Website: <a href="https://griefyoga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://griefyoga.com/</a> Healing Through Yoga - the book: <a href="https://www.pauldennistontraining.com/healing-through-yoga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pauldennistontraining.com/healing-through-yoga</a> Offering Tree: <a href="https://www.offeringtree.com/flowartists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.offeringtree.com/flowartists</a>

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